“In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, … So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together … Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.” Acts 6:1a; 2a; 3-4
No matter what size of church we attend, we can take a lesson from the early church as it grew. They multiplied their efforts by divvying up the tasks, each according to their gifts and talents. And that is the key.
Everyone’s service to the Body of Christ is of equal importance. When it comes to the ship called the church, it should be all hands on deck.
Hebrews 10:24-25
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Thoughts on Today's Verse....
We need each other. We cannot make it on our own. God calls us to get together regularly to encourage and to motivate each other to live vibrant lives of service and faith. With the day of Jesus' return and our ultimate victory on the horizon, we should be motivated even more to help and to encourage each other.
Don’t Let Jesus Walk Away
“…he passed straight through the crowd and walked away.” Luke 4:30
How many times does Jesus walk through the crowds today when people resist and refuse his message of love? How many times does Jesus tenderly walk away from me when I have resisted his message? My heart is humbled and comforted to know that he always walks back when I recognize my rebellion, ask for forgiveness and return to his loving arms.
Don’t miss him. Don’t deny him the opportunity to do what Jesus did in the next town where the people were amazed at his authoritative teaching and saw him do miracles. Jesus can walk straight through but oh, how he desires to stop and have sweet fellowship with us.
Help me, Lord Jesus, to recognize your presence in the midst of the crowds. Teach me to sense when you want me to join you there.
No matter what size of church we attend, we can take a lesson from the early church as it grew. They multiplied their efforts by divvying up the tasks, each according to their gifts and talents. And that is the key.
Everyone’s service to the Body of Christ is of equal importance. When it comes to the ship called the church, it should be all hands on deck.
Hebrews 10:24-25
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Thoughts on Today's Verse....
We need each other. We cannot make it on our own. God calls us to get together regularly to encourage and to motivate each other to live vibrant lives of service and faith. With the day of Jesus' return and our ultimate victory on the horizon, we should be motivated even more to help and to encourage each other.
Don’t Let Jesus Walk Away
“…he passed straight through the crowd and walked away.” Luke 4:30
How many times does Jesus walk through the crowds today when people resist and refuse his message of love? How many times does Jesus tenderly walk away from me when I have resisted his message? My heart is humbled and comforted to know that he always walks back when I recognize my rebellion, ask for forgiveness and return to his loving arms.
Don’t miss him. Don’t deny him the opportunity to do what Jesus did in the next town where the people were amazed at his authoritative teaching and saw him do miracles. Jesus can walk straight through but oh, how he desires to stop and have sweet fellowship with us.
Help me, Lord Jesus, to recognize your presence in the midst of the crowds. Teach me to sense when you want me to join you there.
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